Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Buncombe County, North Carolina has 8 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 63 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across North Carolina.
Buncombe County ranks 8 of 17 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $43,032 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $41,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 63
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.6
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Buncombe County: businesses and jobs
| Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 174 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 63 | 2,067 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $2,711,000 | $132,495,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Buncombe County
| Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 6.0% (±0.5 points) | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 7.1% (±0.5 points) | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 9.1% (±0.8 points) | 12.0% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.9% (±0.7 points) in Buncombe County, higher than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 7.1% (±0.5 points) in Buncombe County, lower than across North Carolina (7.8%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 9.1% (±0.8 points) in Buncombe County, lower than across North Carolina (12.0%).
Places in Buncombe County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 94,535 | 47.6% | 48.1% |
| Black Mountain | 8,513 | 41.2% | 33.1% |
| Woodfin | 8,048 | 29.4% | 46.3% |
| Swannanoa | 6,901 | 42.5% | 21.4% |
| Weaverville | 4,687 | 29.4% | 27.5% |
| Royal Pines | 4,325 | 46.1% | 12.0% |
| Avery Creek | 2,887 | 31.1% | 6.5% |
| Emma | 2,657 | 29.6% | 28.2% |
| Fairview (community) | 2,298 | 24.0% | 5.5% |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,587 | 70.0% | 2.7% |
| Bent Creek | 1,384 | 63.8% | 15.6% |
| Montreat | 630 | 72.7% | 0.0% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Buncombe County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County | 4 | 0.6 | +0.0 |
| Alamance County | 4 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| Union County | 6 | 0.7 | +0.1 |
| Forsyth County | 12 | 0.7 | +0.1 |
| Brunswick County | 5 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| Orange County | 3 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in North Carolina
Federal rules and model codes for asbestos and lead abatement workers
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA asbestos accreditation (40 CFR part 763, subpart E)
- EPA lead-based paint activities: abatement, inspection and risk assessment (40 CFR part 745, subpart L)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Buncombe County
How many remediation service businesses are in Buncombe County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 remediation service businesses with employees in Buncombe County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Buncombe County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $41,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in Buncombe County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Buncombe County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: asbestos and lead abatement workers in North Carolina (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA asbestos accreditation (40 CFR part 763, subpart E)
- EPA lead-based paint activities: abatement, inspection and risk assessment (40 CFR part 745, subpart L)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buncombe County, North Carolina
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